Trump urges ICE to keep using traffic stops after deadly incidents
US president backs tactic despite agency announcing temporary pause after fatal shootings in Texas and Maine.
England vs Argentina LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal
Live coverage and text updates as England and Argentina renew one of football's great rivalries in the semifinal.
How US-Iran escalation will test Iraq’s balancing act
The Iraqi PM visited the White House to deepen economic ties, as Iraq-based allies of Iran threatened to fight the…
My Twitter, not X
As Twitter, then X, marks 20 years since its launch, a journalist journeys through revolutions and wars.
Legal challenge says Trump ICC sanctions tread on US citizens’ rights
Groups charge that sanctions against ICC, Palestinian rights organisations stifle freedom of speech and expression.
Iraq’s prime minister carries the title, but not the power
Al-Zaidi’s Washington visit exposed the pressure reshaping Baghdad’s politics, security and economy.
Spain’s Oscar-winning actor raises Palestine flag at World Cup match
Spain's Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem had a message for Palestinians as he raised Palestine flag during World Cup.
Will Lindsey Graham’s death affect Israel’s standing in Washington?
It might in the short term, but not in the long term.
‘Cycle of chaos’: Israel killing Gaza civil officials to derail its future
Israel's relentless Gaza attacks aim to sabotage the 'ceasefire' and ensure perpetual chaos, analysts warn.
Could the US take control of Iran’s southern islands?
Operation would be a dramatic military spectacle but would carry costs analysts doubt Washington is willing to incur.